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Institute of Directors Canvases For Good Governance in All Spheres Of Life
The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria, Abuja Chapter has said that the institute was focused on building the right leadership and good governance in all spheres of life.
President and Chairman of Council, Alhaji Tijjani Borodo disclosed this at the Walk for Life event with the theme Active Life Promoting Wellbeing held on Saturday at the National Stadium, Abuja.
He said that over 60 percent of youths are yearning for the right leadership, stating that the institute was ensuring that there is purposeful leadership and the institute must take the lead.
“The critical thing in this country is having the right and purposeful leadership. Whenever you have the right leadership, we assure you that followership is key.
“If you see the demography of Nigeria, there are so many young people; 60 percent are young people, and they are all yearning for the right leadership.
“That is why we are saying in the institute of directors that leadership is not only in the private sector but also in the public sector.
“Leadership must translate right through our families, our offices, and our businesses, and expect the kind of leadership that will drive this country, the economy, and the people forward.
I believe the government is in power now; they are making their efforts, he said.
Also speaking, Mrs. Nwando Chukwurah, the Chairman of the Institute, Abuja Chapter, said that the event is an opportunity for directors and friends of the institute in Abuja to come together and walk.
She said that it was an avenue for networking, to bond, and also to keep fit because health is wealth.
She said that the institute creates awareness and promotes corporate governance.
“ We have a lot of training and seminars on how to get directors to know the right thing to do in running an organisation.
We advocate that people should continue to govern in the right way, run your businesses the right way, run your offices the right way; we are all about promoting right governance.
Mrs. Maryam Shehu, the Chairman, Planning Committee, said that the event was held quarterly to keep fit, meet, and interact with members.
She, also, said the Institute stands for good governance, and as captains of industries, the members advocate for things to be done in the right way.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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